Hennepin County Bar Association

The Hennepin County Bar Association is Minnesota's largest district Bar Association and has served the legal profession and community since 1919. The hcba's current membership is made up of over 7,000 attorneys, law students, and legal professionals who either work or reside in Hennepin County. The hcba provides its membership with professional services and programs, as well as works to provide the broader community with improved access to justice current programs. Offerings include - lawyer referral and information service that assists over 10,000 individuals annually, helping connect them with attorneys and other resources that can provide solutions to their legal problems - communication publications focusing on substantive law issues and legal new - continuing legal education (cle) programs, many free cle for hcba members each year - partnerships with local courts to offer the public greater access to free legal assistance - opportunities for pro bono work and financial support to local legal services providers - diversity initiatives for the legal profession - ethics review panel - public legal education programs - networking and social events - leadership opportunities through committees and sections - recognition/awards programs to highlight and encourage professionalism and diversity and inclusion.